Santos in Oaxaca's Ancient ChurchesA
study of santos in 16th-century and other churches in
Oaxaca, Mexico
By Claire and Richard Stracke Funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation In
San Miguel Achiutla: Christ carrying the Cross Crucifix Our Lady of Sorrows (Soledad) Our Lady of the Rosary Resurrected Christ Sacred Heart of Jesus + Christ Child St. John the Baptist St. Joseph St. Michael (1) St. Michael (2) St. Michael (3) St. Michael (4) St. Peter of Verona (Peter Martyr) St. Rose of Lima St. Sebastian Unidentified Dominican saint Unidentified saint Virgin Mary Altar Virgin Mary in White |
St.
Rose of
Lima |
St.
Rose
of Lima:
Both figures, including the roses, are carved from one piece. There are a few pock marks in the statue. St. Rose of Lima died in 1617. Local Name: Santa Rosa de Lima. Basis for Identification: Dominican habit, arms holding the naked Christ Child on a bed of roses. There is no crown of roses or thorns, commonly associated with this saint. Site: Church of San Miguel Achiutla. Location: Retablo of the altar at the east end of the north wall of the nave (see note). Media and construction: Wood, gesso, paint. Eyes: glass eyes for St. Rose, painted for the Christ Child. Size: Under 2 feet (60 cm.) Comparable santos in Oaxaca: None found. External Links: Introduction to San Miguel Achiutla Note: On
this
site,
references to the cardinal directions always assume
that the main
altar is at the east end of the church, the narthex or
entry area at
the west end, and the two walls
of the nave on the
north and south.
(The nave is the long central section.)
Actual orientations may differ. |